Experience in RF/microwave engineering or vacuum electronics
Systems engineering experience focusing on requirements translation
Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills
Excellent communication skills for engaging with stakeholders
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environment
Responsibilities
Map customer needs to Elve product offerings
Conduct iterative dialogues with customers and technical experts
Assess compliance with engineering standards
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance engineering processes
Communicate technical concepts clearly to diverse stakeholders
Benefits
Health benefits including medical, dental, and vision coverage
Generous vacation time
Experience in a start-up environment
Engagement with advanced technologies in vacuum electronics and materials science
Opportunities for professional growth and advancement
Full Job Description
Job Description
The Applications Engineer is responsible for mapping customer requirements to Elve products to determine the best way to meet the customer's business need. This involves an iterative dialogue with Elve technical experts as well as the customer to provide overall compliance assessments and respond to customer technical questions. This role involves ensuring adherence to timelines and collaborating with cross-functional teams to drive the engineering processes. You will be expected to communicate effectively cross-departmentally and with customers, promote best practices and standards, and foster an innovative and collaborative team culture. Additionally, this role requires the ability to communicate technical concepts to stakeholders and ensure the optimization of resources across the engineering and business functions. This is a full-time position with opportunities for professional growth and advancement.
Work Environment
May include some or all of the following environments:
Office
Laboratory
Manufacturing Facility
Requirements
Must have:
Background or experience in RF/microwave engineering, vacuum electronics, or a related field
Systems engineering experience with exposure to requirements translation flow down
Excellent problem-solving abilities and decision-making skills
Strong communication and interpersonal skills to effectively engage with team members and stakeholders
Ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment
Good to have:
Strong leadership skills with a proven track record of managing teams and driving project deliverables
Experience with hardware product development processes
Proven experience in product development from concept to production
Ability to establish, communicate, and implement an engineering vision and strategy aligned with overall business goals
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field; Master's degree preferred
At least 6 years of relevant experience
To conform to U.S. Government technology export regulations, including Export Administration Regulations (EAR), to work in this role you must be one of the following: a U.S. citizen, a lawful permanent resident of the U.S., a protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. Learn more about export control here.
Benefits
Benefits Include:
Competitive salary
Health benefits (medical, dental, vision)
Vacation time
A taste of the start-up life
Exposure to cutting-edge technology in vacuum electronics, materials science, and additive manufacturing.
